Question

The results of an election are shown in the table below.



The difference between the fraction of votes received by Richard and Charles is

• A. $\frac{15}{25}$
• B. $\frac{12}{25}$
• C. $\frac{19}{25}$
• D. $\frac{25}{19}$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $\frac{15}{25}$

To find the difference in the fractions of votes, we need to subtract.

$\text{Fraction of votes received by Richard}=\frac{17}{25}$

$\text{Fraction of votes received by Charles}=\frac{2}{25}$

The difference in votes between Richard and Charles
$=\frac{17}{25}-\frac{2}{25}$

Subtract the numerators, put that answer over the common denominator.

$=\frac{17-2}{25}$

$=\frac{15}{25}$